Girraween Estate

Visit one of the most picturesque settings in the Granite Belt wine region. A cosy Cellar Door awaits with a great selection of premium quality wines.

Taste fabulous sparkling wines grown and produced in a unique setting high on the Great Dividing Range. Your hosts Lisa and Steve will lead you through an exciting range of sparkling wines, crisp and flavoursome, made in true "Queensland" style.

You will also get to experience their award winning range of still wines which express the unique soil and climate conditions of the vineyard site.

Eco Safaris Queensland specialises in private nature and wine safaris around South-East Queensland. Either choose a 'Suggested Safari' or tailor exactly to what you want. Many options on these informative and luxury tours from active safaris deep in the rainforest to relaxing sightseeing tours.
Wine Safaris - All include stunning views of surrounding countryside and mountains. Queensland wines are now winning national acclaim with fantastic varieties suited to the local climate and lifestyle. All vineyards are in gorgeous locations. The producers and sellers you meet are very informative and a lot of fun. Many options include award-winning distillery, cheese-tasting, brewery, country pubs and champagne breakfasts.
Nature Safaris - 'Explore Pure Nature' with unique Australian experiences. From the comfortable, modern, all-terrain LandRover 4WD, discover stunning, varying landscapes. Come face-to-face with Australia's unique wildlife including koalas and kangaroos. With access to private land, explore hidden gems and popular sites within the lush, ancient World-Heritage rainforests, rugged Australian bush and spectacular Aussie cattle country. Many options include horse-riding, Moogerah boat cruise, luxury day-spas, native wildlife sanctuaries.
All tours Include delectable lunch, bonus unlimited snacks and non-alcoholic drinks and pick up from your door! From day-tours to a week-long adventures with fantastic accommodation options.

Thrifty is one of the most dynamic vehicle rental companies not only represented in South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, but in every State, Territory, major Town and major Airport in Australia. They're 100 per cent Australian owned, so they really know your local area. The modern fleet of vehicles includes an extensive range of cars, trucks, vans, utes and buses and is amongst the youngest in the industry.

Hidden Creek Winery is situated in the beautiful rugged high altitude hills of Queensland's Granite Belt, around 3 hours drive from Brisbane. The Winery Cafe offers casual dining on the enclosed terrace or alfresco (under the trees) overlooking the lake and vineyard. The menu offers contemporary meals including barramundi with walnut gremolata and a leek tart with blue cheese, pear and pecans, accompanied by a small but thoughtful wine list with many wines by the glass. Hidden Creek Winery Cafe can also cater for your function with a la carte and buffet options.

The Barrel Room Cafe is situated in the heart of Ballandean Estate Wines, one of the oldest and largest wineries on the Granite Belt. Under the helm of Matt and Bobbi Wells, the café is dishing up Modern Italian cuisine as well as homemade scones and jam accompanied by tea and coffee. The winery also boasts the oldest working barrels in the state that grace the café with their awesome presence and are filled with ageing Liqueur Muscat and Port.

Lucas Estate is one of the most awarded wineries in Queensland. The winery is part of the Strangebird trail as Tempranillo, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc are made. All wine is made on site with Estate or local grapes. A wide range of varieties is offered including sparkling wines.
The cellar door has a cafe, gifts and books plus artwork displays. Enjoy tastings of local produce including Mt. Stirling olives and oils. These products are also used in the kitchen where they cater for both meat eaters and vegetarians and cook gluten and dairy free whenever possible.
They have live music on some weekends with the larger, ticketed event, Granite Belt Blue, on New Years Day every year.
The property is designated Land for Wildlife and you are likely to see Whiptail Wallabies or, if you are very lucky, koalas .

Stanthorpe's Aussie Beef Steak House is a great go-to restaurant when you're craving a bit of protein. S ituated in south east Queensland,Stanthorpe is a town situated in south east Queensland,. This popular restaurant specialises in tender, juicy steaks but offerings like pizza, risotto and seafood also feature on the diverse menu. Sundays bring an all-you-can-eat hot and cold breakfast buffet that's so mammoth you may well be able to forget about food for the rest of the day. Australia. Accommodation available.

The Queensland College of Wine Tourism incorporates Varias Restaurant and Conference Centre and Banca Ridge winery. A beautiful contemporary foyer with interpretive gallery leads you to Varias Restaurant and Banca Ridge cellar door.
Sample the Banca Ridge wines and learn more about the success of the Queensland Wine Industry.
Set amongst vineyards and fruit trees overlooking a dam, this destination can cater for groups up to 130 people.

Time your visit to Boireann Winery in The Summit, near Stanthorpe, well. The Cellar Door is open Friday to Monday, until sold out - and when James Halliday rates Boireann's Shiraz Voignier the same as he does Penfold's Grange - you will want to get here even quicker. Toast your purchase from Granite Belt wine country with some fine local produce in one of the region's stunning National Parks.

Vineyard Cottages is one of the few retreats on the Granite Belt to boast its own licensed restaurant. The restaurant is a Stanthorpe institution and housed on site in the old Presbyterian church building dating from 1906 and still featuring the original coloured glass windows. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the restaurant or in their cottage.

Anna's is an Italian restaurant in Stanthorpe, which serves tasty Mediterranean food in famously large servings. Depending on the night, diners can choose from the extensive a la carte menu or indulge in an all-you-can-eat frenzy at the buffet. On the menu are homely, filling dishes, like minestrone, cannelloni and saltimbocca. Anna's carries a fairly solid wine list, too.